Beyond The Grill: Making Your Next Outdoor Cookout a Success

The weather is wonderful in the northern hemisphere again, and I for one am looking for any excuse to be outside. One of the best ways to do this is by having an outdoor cookout. There’s the obvious equipment you’ll want for one – like a grill or outdoor cooktop. But there are other details […]

Creating a Modern English Garden in Your Backyard

As the weather clears up and prepares us for a warm springtime and summer, people are clamoring to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Now is the time to tackle your garden renovations, and one popular style is a modern take on English gardens. With big, beautiful flowers and trees, benches, sculptures, and the […]

Get The Look: Give Your Back Yard A Fast Facelift With Stylish, Durable New Outdoor Furniture

Creating a beautiful outdoor space can take a lot of work – not to mention a good amount of time. After all, landscaping projects are long-term by nature, and if your back yard is in a bad state, it can take more than a little elbow grease to level out your green spaces and get them […]

Tips for an Ideal Outdoor Patio Space

Summer is in the air! As temperatures rise, your thoughts may naturally turn to pools, beaches, and summer entertaining. Long evenings spent outside are much better if you have a good space in which to enjoy them. Whether you’ll be hosting summer parties or want a peaceful spot to yourself, a well-appointed patio is worth […]

Outdoor Fireplaces – Biofuel Fireplaces To Extend Your Outdoor Season

I love spending long summer evenings outside, soaking up the warmth and the sound of crickets. But as days get shorter and cool weather creeps in, patios, porches, decks, and back yards all become less and less hospitable, forcing us back inside earlier and earlier until winter is upon us. One of my favorite ways […]

Outdoor Kitchens: Everything You Need To Entertain Like A Pro This Summer

It’s starting to get warm out, even in parts of the country where spring comes fashionably late.  It’s not quite springy enough for grilling here in the frozen north, but the orange construction cones are in bloom and I’ve got outdoor design on my mind. If you’re planning a big back yard project, now is […]